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# Herbert Coetzee (1921–2008)

Herbert Coetzee is a South African artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $340. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Coetzee sold in 2026 for $396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Coetzee work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Coetzee work is $340.

The median Herbert Coetzee painting sells for $662 across 20 lots.

The median Herbert Coetzee work on paper sells for $125 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-02-22 |
| Paintings | 20 | $662 | $1,210 | — | 2023-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $125 | $125 | — | 2026-05-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,210 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $662 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $169 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $125 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Herbert Coetzee worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Coetzee work is $340. The median Herbert Coetzee painting sells for $662 across 20 lots. The median Herbert Coetzee work on paper sells for $125 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Herbert Coetzee painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Coetzee painting is $662.

### What is Herbert Coetzee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Coetzee painting is $1,210.

### What is Herbert Coetzee's auction record?

Herbert Coetzee's auction record is $1,210, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.